2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — October 21, 2026

2026-10-21 10:53:45 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 11:53 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time10:53 UTC≈ 11:53 PM UTC-11
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.555°, -160.303°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.55°, -160.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5550°N
-160.3030°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026uwafnh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
241.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-23 21:45:52 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026uwafnh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 21, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026uwafnh/